8.30 Recap

26/03/2013 , 11:14 AM by Newcastle Mornings

The state government's Pet Taskforce has released recommendations to improve the management of cats and dogs in NSW. Currently 30,000 dogs and cats are euthanaised each year in NSW. Jill spoke to Charlestown MP (and veterinarian), Dr Andrew Cornwell who is chair of the Pet Taskforce and is leading the charge to bring that number down.

The ongoing ICAC inquiry into alleged corrupt conduct by former NSW ministers unearthed explosive allegations about Eddie Obeid and Ian McDonald and alleged irregularities in the granting of exploration licences for coal mining developments in the Hunter Region. How have the Hunter communities at the centre of the inquiry dealt with the allegations surrounding the mining deals and how are the people of Bylong and Jerry's Plains dealing with the focus on their otherwise quiet corners of the Hunter? 1233s Liesel Rickerby wondered through these communities to hear the stories of families there who call these towns home.